Natchez Trace Boating

Pin Oak Lake is popular for all types of boats and water recreation and has two public boat launch ramps with courtesy docks. Both ramps can accommodate fishing boats, ski boats, pontoon boats, and wave runners. Finger docks are available for small boats at the cabins, or guests may trailer their boats to their cabin or secure them in the parking lot adjacent to the lodge. A boat dock is also available for campers within the Pin Oak Campground. Lake Use Permits can be purchased at the Park Store or Visitor Center, or by calling 1-731-968-3742 or 1-731-968-8176 to purchase one over the phone. Waterskiing is allowed only on Pin Oak Lake. 

Cub Creek Lake is open between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Pedal boats, canoes, and jon boats may be rented from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Pedal boat and canoe rentals are open Friday from 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM and Saturday and Sunday 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM, as well as on holidays. Personal electric trolling motors can be used on park jon boats. There is no ramp available, but personal boats may be carried from the parking lot. No gasoline motors are allowed.

Brown’s Lake and Maple Creek Lake are managed by the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. Jon boats can be rented and a lake permit fee is required. These are idle-speed-only lakes and fishing-only lakes (no non-fishing recreational use). Day or annual lake use permits are available on site via a dropbox.